Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 960:
Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 760 :
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DESIGN |
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It is 9.2 cm above ground; this means that it will clean under furniture that is raised to the height of 9.2 cm and above. But if the furniture is below its height then this robot might fail to enter under the furniture.
8.9 cm - Very low profile design. It can easily clean under furniture
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1615 Sq Ft - Can be used in both large and medium sized rooms
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900 Pa - Lower suction power compared to other Series 900
Features twin brush system and 2 hepa filters that effectively lifts and removes pet hair and fur from carpets, bare floors and the air.
With its high efficiency filter that captures 99% of pet hair, allergens and dust - Roomba 960 can be used in homes with Pets.
Has a single side brush that maintains close contact with the floor surface making sure that the walls and corners are cleaned thoroughly. Can reach the deepest of corners and edges.
The Multi-Surface Tangle Free Rubber brushes will sweep and remove dust that is found in corners and on wall edges.
90 minutes run time – the battery has an extended life power management that is able to provide up to 50% longer running time to clean your home before automatically recharging.
75 minutes – not too good but moderate.
180 minutes – average full charge time for most Roomba robots
1 hour and 30 minutes – takes longer to charge and battery does not last for long
Roomba 760 works well on hardwood, linoleum, tile and carpet cleaning all the tight spots, around and under furniture. Has an advanced cleaning head that removes debris, dirt and hair with just a touch of a button and will navigate around using iAdapt responsive cleaning system.
Types of carpets it can vacuum include: low-pile, medium-pile While the Type of floors it can clean include; hardwood, vinyl, marble tile, ceramic tile, laminate, linoleum
Its great battery life of 90 minutes and 50% extended battery life management makes it suitable for large rooms or apartments.
Immediately after 90 minutes of run time, Roomba 760 will automatically dock and recharge itself so it’s ready for next cleaning schedule.
Since its battery life is 75 minutes, it might not be in position to vacuum a large area without Auto docking and recharging the battery. It will always detect a drop in battery charge and take its self to the charging station.
True, after recharging, the robot will resume with its cleaning task starting from where it ended. It follows a cleaning map and always saves it when its heading for auto recharging.
Uses the iAdapt TM responsive system to move from room to room on one floor. This system will monitor the cleaning environment of your home over 60 times per second and then use over 40 behaviours to maximize cleaning performance.
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with vSLAM technology to map its environment making it easier to clean from room to room.
This robot easily sensors the cliffs and objects on its cleaning way and then avoids them or cleans around objects.
With its Smart Navigation Sensors, Roomba 960 will easily detect cliffs and objects thus avoid them in advance - saving it from accidents that could result into serious damages.
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65 db - makes some little noise but it is not that irritating.
Has dual high efficiency hepa filters that removes up to 99% of allergens, pet hairs and dust that have been released in the air while the robot cleans. It leaves the home fresh and suitable for people with asthmatic conditions.
Features a High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, pollen, and dust as small as 10 microns
Uses the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation System to map and plan its routes on the entire floor. You can easily see this map on your smartphone using iRobot App.
The acoustic sensors are built to detect small particles and other areas with high concentration of dirt and then focus longer on cleaning such places.
With the help of the Spot Cleaning Function, you will be in position to command the robot to concentrate on areas with lots of dirt. The robot will spin over that area to ensure that its 99% clean.
Works with IR Remote control to start and schedule cleanings conveniently.
It auto docks, recharges and resumes with its cleaning tusk without need for help. Once it gets full, the full bin indicator alerts you to empty the bin.
You can control it with iRobot Mobile App. Create cleaning schedules while on the Go. Check out its mapped route – know which areas have been cleaned.
It is Wifi Enabled – This makes it easier to control the device using Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device.
Create a 7 days cleaning schedule - Roomba 760 will then always clean the home each day of the 7 days at a given time.
Supports Amazon Alexa Voice Control Device
600 ml – quite large compared to other models. But remove very large debris from the floor to avoid quick fill-up.
9.2 cm tall – it is not the lowest robot cleaning on the market but it can equally clean under most furniture, sofas and beds.
This model is designed to clean under furniture that is 3.6 inches tall. It can clean under the table, sofas, toe kicks, and other hard-to-clean areas.
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2600 mAh - Not too powerful and not too weak. This robot might not do well on very thick carpets that require maximum suction power.
260 ml – small debris bin capacity that quickly gets full
600 ml - bigger than most robots. You might not need to empty the bin often.
Comes with an auto virtual wall feature – place it in a room where you wouldn’t want the robot to access.
Comes with 1 Dual Mode Virtual Wall which you can use to prevent the robot from reaching certain areas.
35.3 x 9.1 x 35.3 cm
13.8 x 13.8 x 3.6 inches
3.81 kg
8.6 pounds
• Has two counter rotating brushes • One side brush – cleans corners and edges • Seven days a week scheduling • Bag-less robot • Comes with dual virtual walls • Makes approximately 60 decisions per second • Cleans multiple floors and carpets • IR remote control
• It seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your apartment • Can be scheduled with iRobot HOME App • Compatible with Alexa • Has a bigger dust bin of 600 ml • HEPE Filtration system captures and eliminates 99% of dust mites and allergens • Ideal for homes with Pets • Comes with a Virtual Wall which prevents it from accessing specific areas.
• No wifi and Smartphone connection • Small dustbin capacity – 260 ml
• Poor battery running time • Charges for longer hours • Low suction power
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